Signs of confidence in a possible September Salone del Mobile

The Italian Government recently showed signs of confidence in a possible September Salone del Mobile.

“We will shortly have important news regarding the resumption of international trade fairs,” FederlegnoArredo and the Salone del Mobile. Milano announced following a packed series of meetings with Palazzo Chigi, the Foreign Ministry, The Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry for Economic Development, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry for Regional Affairs, who all noted the government’s willingness to give concrete support to the relaunch of the Salone del Mobile. Milano and the entire wood furnishing chain at the upcoming Council of Ministers.

Claudio Luti, President of the Salone del Mobile. Milano, said: “The Salone del Mobile di Milano is an immeasurable asset for the entire country, and the government has confirmed that it is fully aware of this. We are therefore hopeful that the reassurances given yesterday will soon become concrete actions. Most importantly, this has to be a mindset shared by the companies who have to confirm their attendance at the trade fair, as a key driver of recovery in the furnishing sector, the Italian economy and society.”

“Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s words last week, on the need for a recovery plan for the relaunch of trade fairs and events, were echoed by the meetings held in Rome,” said Claudio Feltrin, President of FederlegnoArredo. “This sends a very important signal from the politicians, showing that they are fully cognisant of the urgent need not just for a set date, but also for the requisite reassurances in order to organise a major event such as the Salone del Mobile di Milano within the necessary timeframes.”